May 1, 2009

103.5 The Beat - Clear Channel Cuts Leaves Station with One On-Air Host

Clear Channel puts their new programming plan in place in Miami. This in the 12th largest radio market in the country. WMIB (103.5 the Beat), last year changed formats from urban/hip-hop to "grown and sexy" urban ac, took a big hit with the layoffs. All of the local personalities have been let go except for midday host Vanessa James.

Among the voices gone from the 103.5 The Beat are afternoon personality Prince Markie Dee, (better known as one of The Fat Boys in his former 80's rap life), overnighter Ryan Da Lion and Miami radio vet Ken James.

"The Keith Sweat Hotel" will fill night shift and jocks from other cities will be placed on the station to replace the fired hosts.